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LG11 YHW

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,523 mi
Last recorded140,523 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 YHW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 140,523 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 130,568 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 120,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 111,339 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 105,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 101,059 miles

front brake pads wearing low-o/s/r/ tyre inner edge wearing low-

Pass 4 Feb 2020 96,311 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 96,309 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 88,707 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

brake fluid warning light on

Fail 4 Feb 2019 88,707 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front tyres worn on edges

brake fluid warning light on

Pass 9 Feb 2018 79,801 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 69,714 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 69,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 54,303 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 10 Feb 2015 44,937 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 32,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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LG11 YHW is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 69,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG11 YHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG11 YHW registered?

LG11 YHW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2011.

Is LG11 YHW safe to buy?

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